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A 29-year-old has been left in a critical condition with serious head injuries after being assaulted on Seel Street in the early hours of this morning.

Merseyside Police were called at 2.55am after reports a man had been assaulted by a small group of men.

Paramedics were also called to the scene and found the 29-year-old had “serious head injuries” in what has been described as a “nasty attack”.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment and police carried out a search of the area and later arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of assault.

Forensics on the scene outside Heebie Jeebies bar on Seel Street.

Detective Inspector Debbie Tipton said: “This was a nasty attack on a man who had been enjoying a night out. He sustained serious injuries as a result of the attack and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

“We are absolutely determined to find the people responsible but we need the public’s help in piecing together what happened before and after the altercation.

“We would urge the men involved in the altercation to get in touch to help us with our investigation.

Forensics on the scene outside Heebie Jeebies bar on Seel Street.

“Seel Street and the surrounding area was particularly busy at that time this morning and I would also appeal to anyone who was out and about at this time and think they saw anything to contact us with that information.

“I’d also like to reassure people that incidents like this are rare and that neighbourhood officers will be increasing patrols in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police in 0151 777 4065 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.